Jackson County bids, RFPs and contracts
Kansas City, MissouriPop. 732,994 · jacksongov.org/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 12, 2026
- 13 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 260
- 20+ in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 7+
- Next due Oct 27
- Contracts
- 11,154
- 1,612 vendors
The 30-second brief
260 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Jackson County's meetings, most in grants and public works. The latest, from Oct 12: At its October 12, 2026 meeting, the legislature adopted Resolution #22423 awarding a 12-month contract with one 12-month option to extend for records request management software to Granicus for various county departments. The actual cost to the County was not to exceed $106,435, and the purchase was described as a sole source purchase. This is an implementation and incumbent-follow-on signal for records request workflow software.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Works.
7+ open RFPs, the next due Oct 27. Latest awards: Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services for jackson County Considers Summer Food Agreement with Missouri (Oct 2026) and Crafco Inc for jackson County Considers Asphalt Supply Award to Crafco (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Jackson County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Jackson County is accepting responses to now, then its most recent closed ones.
Vendors and contracts
Who Jackson County buys from, taken from council records. 11,154 contracts with 1,612 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Jackson County.
Questions about Jackson County
How do I become an approved vendor for Jackson County?
Jackson County currently works with 1,612 vendors across contract types including FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 75 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Jackson County?
Small purchases under MO's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Jackson County include Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and # Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Jackson County publish RFPs?
Jackson County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and MO's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 12 solicitations from Jackson County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Works. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Jackson County?
At Jackson County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Finance & Purchasing, Jackson County Parks + Rec — Natural Resources Division, and Environmental Health Division. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 75 decision-makers at Jackson County.
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What does Jackson County spend the most on?
Based on 5,447 tracked contracts, Jackson County spends most on Capital Projects (2,580), Grants (1,076), Public Works (698), Public Safety (591), and Recreation & Community Services (502). Contract types include FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Jackson County's current vendors?
Jackson County currently works with vendors including MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SENIOR SERVICES, CRAFCO INC, JTB PROPERTIES LLC, MEGAKC CORPORATION, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS INC, and VANCE BROTHERS INC. These vendors span contract types like FOOD_SERVICES, SUPPLIES, FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION, and EQUIPMENT. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Jackson County working on?
Based on 27 tracked meetings, Jackson County is actively discussing: Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), # Jackson County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Jackson County Legislature Meeting: ARPA Funds & Cooperative Agreements, and Jackson County Legislature Approves ARPA Funding & Agreements. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Jackson County have?
Jackson County currently has 12 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (2,580), Grants (1,076), and Public Works (698). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, MO's state portal, and other sources.